Ap lit passage 1

In context, which phrase most directly indicates a judgment made by the narrator? A "pitiable fashion" (end of paragraph 2) B "unexpected virtues" (end of paragraph 4) C "commoner stuff" (paragraph 5) D "daughter's goodness" (paragraph 6) E "spiritual consolation" (paragraph 6)

A

In the beginning of the sixth paragraph to the end of the seventh paragraph ("Without . . . mouth") the description of Clytie's lingering attention to her father's face suggests her A growing realization of his impending death B remorse about her past lack of concern for him C disgust at his gaunt and deathly appearance D need for some sign of affection from him E repressed antagonism for the years he neglected her

A

In the final sentence of paragraph 4, the reference to "other unexpected virtues" does which of the following? A Gently mocks Mrs. Tulliver for the watchfulness she exerts over her daughter's outward beauty. B Sincerely endorses Mrs. Tulliver's judgment of the relative importance of Maggie's virtues. C Affectionately endorses Mrs. Tulliver's belief that material objects should be the greatest source of consolation. D Scathingly criticizes Mrs. Tulliver's earlier low estimation of Maggie's worth. E Ruefully echoes Mrs. Tulliver's disappointment with Maggie's present social situation.

A

In these lines of the ninth paragraph ("The thick . . . breathed"), the physical description of Octavia primarily conveys A her coarse vitality B her hidden vulnerability C her mature beauty D apparent wealth E a family resemblance

A

The absence of "fresh proof " (first sentence) suggests which of the following about Catherine and Isabella? A Their friendship had developed fully. B Their relationship was puzzling to outsiders. C Their feelings toward one another were beginning to change. D They gave no outward sign of their mutual affection. E They constantly sought reassurance from one another.

A

The books and authors mentioned in the first paragraph primarily serve to A reveal the continuity between the classics and the new, popular literature B show that Maggie is more stimulated by religious texts than by secular ones C suggest that "that wrinkled fruit of the three of knowledge" was the reason for the Biblical Fall D present Maggie as one drawn to the humanistic world view expressed by Virgil and Euclid E illustrate Maggie's new faith in the scientific world in which she lives

B

The portion of the narrative involving Lethy (sentences 5-10) serves primarily to A characterize Lethy's motivations B show what Octavia is like C suggest a mutual dislike between Lethy and the father D Underscore the importance of Lethy to the family E present a memory of Clytie's as a flashback

B

Which of the following best states the narrator's central point about novelists? A They are unfairly represented in popular fiction. B They inappropriately malign their own profession. C They are less talented than writers of nonfiction. D They present an unrealistic vision of ordinary life. E They place their own interests above those of readers.

B

In context, the friendship between Catherine and Isabella is best understood as a A reaffirmation of wisdom typically expressed in popular novels B reflection of the narrator's hostility toward other novelists C contrast to the lack of loyalty novelists show to one another D parallel to the relationship between novelists and reviewers E protest against the lack of realism in novels

C

Mr. Tulliver could find no comfort in his daughter's developing qualities because A he feared her growing independence B he recognized her naïveté C her goodness accentuated his feelings of despair D she remained too timid to explain her motivation E she could not understand his need for revenge

C

The last line of the passage accomplishes which of the following? It provides structural closures. It reveals the sisters' feelings toward Gerald. It suggests an unvaried pattern. A I only B II only C I and III only D II and III only E I, II, and III

C

The narrator suggests that the abridgements and collections referred to in the tenth sentence are A widely read B aesthetically pleasing C excessively praised D factually inaccurate E stylistically pretentious

C

The passage primarily focuses on the A dying father's last relationships with family and servants B tyranny of Octavia over her father and brother C mental and physical worlds of Clytie as her father is dying D vengeance visited on the family by those they have wronged E relationship of the family to the outside world during the father's illness

C

By describing Clytie's "words" (sixth paragraph) rather than quoting them, the author primarily A reveals the sense of peace that follows Clytie's release B conceals Clytie's rebellious plans C suggests a conspiracy between Clytie and Octavia D emphasizes Clytie's anguished emotions E shows Clytie's growing sense of self-awareness

D

From the third sentence on, the narrator is speaking primarily as A a defensive reader B the heroine of a novel C an indignant reviewer D a novelist E an editor

D

In the first sentence, ("The old . . . wise"), the narrator does which of the following? A Suggests the importance of history. B Introduces nature as a topic. C Emphasizes the importance of literature. D Introduces the theme of change. E Supplies an image of death

D

In the passage, Clytie's character is best described as A affectionate B cruel C independent D dutiful E jealous

D

The narrator's attitude toward "Reviewers" (sixth sentence) is best characterized as A appreciative B conciliatory C dispassionate D scornful E fearful

D

In context, the statement "Yes, novels" (third sentence) does all of the following EXCEPT A call attention to the subject of a digression B introduce a commentary about a practice common to writers of fiction C mark a shift from third-person to first-person narration D imply that the previous sentence may contain surprising information E suggest that an earlier observation is inaccurate

E

In the fourth sentence, "patronized" is best interpreted to mean A condescended to B taken as a model C lionized D scrutinized E supported

E

Maggie submits to having her "abundant black locks plaited" (end of paragraph 2) primarily because she A chooses to ignore her father's disapproval in order to satisfy her mother's wishes B is being true to the religious and intellectual virtues that she embraces in every aspect of her life C is an obedient daughter who sometimes allows her concern for appearance to affect her actions D wants to be beautiful even in a world where ugliness and poverty dominate E wants to humor her mother in this matter

E

Which of the following most aptly describes Maggie's interactions with her father? A She strongly rejects both his praise and chastisement. B She expounds on the wisdom of applying Biblical teachings to his domestic problems. C She uses her religious seclusion to convince her father that she will not marry. D She cajoles him until he eventually accepts his condition. E She fails to cheer him with her tentative words and gestures.

E

Which of the following words associated with Maggie best conveys how her mother would like her to be? A "complicated" (paragraph 1) B "volcanic" (paragraph 2) C "contrairy" (paragraph 2) D "ascetic" (paragraph 2) E "queenly" (paragraph 4)

E

Clytie's behavior in the sixth paragraph suggests that she A is revealing an undefined hatred of her father B is overcome by a sense of powerlessness C has remembered an extremely painful experience D fears for her safety E realizes her attachment to Lethy

B

In the third sentence of paragraph 1, the author uses the word "material" to form a connection between A insights valued by a philosopher and crafts admired by a customer B subjects for contemplation and cloth for sewing C a reformer's ideals and a miser's wealth D rewards in an afterlife and a conservative tradition E common sense and fabric for daily wear

B

In this passage, Maggie is presented as A a religious young woman who denounces her father's vengefulness B a disciplined person who renounces self-indulgence C a spiritual person who speaks out against her mother's materialism D a source of instability within this religious household E a young woman who is too intellectual for the devout time in which she lives

B

The narrator uses the word "body" (seventh sentence) primarily to A exalt the status of a group B reinforce a feeling of community C justify a concern for self-interest D emphasize a physical danger E demand immediate help

B

The passage features all of the following contrasts EXCEPT A speech and restraint B joy and despondence C kindness and cruelty D duty and devotion E control and compliance

B

The passage employs all of the following contrasts EXCEPT one between A secular learning and religion B ardor and despondency C idealism and materialism D camaraderie and isolation E humility and pride

D

Why is Maggie's father disturbed by her "graces" (start of final paragraph)? A A vindictive man, Mr. Tulliver begrudges his daughter's untroubled nature. B Mr. Tulliver worries constantly about how to turn his trouble with Maggie into a blessing. C Surprised at Maggie's beauty, Mr. Tulliver is openly impatient with his wife's fussing over her. D Mr. Tulliver worries that his lack of means will limit Maggie's future opportunities. E Mr. Tulliver fears that his actual debts will be exposed when Maggie marries.

D

Octavia's dialogue with Clytie is characterized by A a repetitiousness that conveys forgetfulness B a discursiveness that conveys distractedness C a brevity that conveys insecurity D an ardor that conveys imagination E a terseness that conveys dominance

E

The statement in the fourth sentence ("Alas . . . regard") produces its effect primarily by A describing a technical goal of many novelists B overstating the extent of an aesthetic problem C implying a type of conspiracy among female authors D expressing disapproval of the public's taste in literature E imagining a kind of sisterhood among fictional protagonists

E

What does the cooking of three separate meals primarily reveal about Clytie? A How unlike Lethy she is B The high priority she gives to her own needs C Her position as the head of the family D Her comical reaction to her ailing family E Her acquiescence to a seemingly unreasonable requirement

E